January 2010
YMCA TimesWe build strong kids, strong families, strong communities
Hampton Family YMCA   |   1322 LaSalle Avenue  |   Hampton, Virginia 23669   |  (757) 722-9044







IN THIS ISSUE:
QUICK LINKS

CALENDAR

ENJOY YOUR JOURNEY

FAMILY MOVE NIGHT

HAPPY NEW YEAR

COATS FOR KIDS

SANTA'S BREAKFAST

REMINDERS

QUICK LINKS:
www.peninsulaymca.org
Hampton Family YMCA Website
United Way
Calendar:
  
January 1
New Years Day
YMCA Closed
Happy New Year!
 
January 2
Enjoy Your Journey
100% off joining fee begins
 
January classes begin for Adult Ballet
 
January 4
Winter Season 1 Swim Lesson begins
 
Winter Season 1 Teen Strength and Conditioning begins
 
January 5
Winter Season 1 BAM class begins
 
January 6
January classes begin for Princess Ballet
 
January classes begin for Tae Kwon Do
 
January 7
Winter Season 1 Youth Indoor Soccer Session 2 begins 
 
January 8
Adult Volleyball League registration ends 
 
January 9
Coats for Kids Coat Distribution
9:00am - 1:00pm
 
January 11
Family Movie Night tickets available for sale at the Welcome Center
 
January 17
Enjoy Your Journey
100% off joining fee ends
 
January 18
Enjoy Your Journey
50% off joining fee begins
 
January 18 - 22
Family Lobby Nights
4:30pm - 8:00pm
 
January 20
Adult Volleyball League begins 
 
January 22
Adult Flag Football registration ends
 
Family Movie Night
Showing Disney's Up
8:00 - 10:00pm
 
Kid's Night Out Lock-In
8:00pm - 8:00am
 
January 31
Enjoy Your Journey
50% off joining fee ends 
 

Gifts
ENJOY your Journey
 
Behind each Y program is our desire to make your life more joyful.
 
Invite your friends, family and neighbors to get a healthy start this new year by joining the Hampton Family YMCA! Let them know that the YMCA is here to help them and their family thrive, to improve their well-being, connect with others and access support. We are here to help their children increase positive values, commitment to service and motivation to learn. 
 
Let your friends, family and neighbors know of our January 2010 membership specials: 
  • Join January 2 - 17, no joining fee
  • Join January 8 - 31, 1/2 off joining fee
 
No matter your age, no matter your abilities, we can enrich your journey.
 
For more information on membership, please contact the Welcome Center at 757-722-9044.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Family Movie Night Family Movie Night
Showing Disney's Up
 
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for some family fun with the Hampton Family YMCA in the Small Gym!
 
Come watch Disney's Up on Friday, January 22 at 8:00pm! Tickets can be purchased at the Welcome Center starting Monday, January 11 for $1.00 per ticket per member. Guests of members are welcome for $3.00 per ticket per person. Space is limited.
 
Family Lobby Nights
Don't forget to take part in our Family Lobby Nights on January 18 - January 22 from 4:30pm - 8:00pm. We are providing various arts & crafts activities for the whole family to enjoy!
 
If you have any questions, please contact Soyphet Kompradith, Associate Member Service Director, at 757-722-9044 Ext. 201 or soyphet.kompradith@peninsulaymca.org.

Happy New Year!
 
We had a wonderful year in 2009 and are thrilled to begin a new year in 2010. Thank you for your continued support and love for the Hampton Family YMCA. From our staff to you, we look forward to seeing and serving you in 2010!
 
"Here's to the bright New Year, and a fond farewell to the old; here's to the things that are yet to come, and to the memories that we hold." Author Unkown

Coats For Kids Program 
 
You may know that the entire community comes together to Coats for Kidsprovide warm coats to people who need them through WAVY's program. Businesses donate new coats and individuals donate gently used coats, which are cleaned free of charge by area cleaners, then the coats are distributed at various locations around Hampton Roads. The coats are free to anyone who comes in. If interested in donating new or gently used coats, you can find locations at www.wavy.com.
 
The Hampton Family YMCA is serving as a distribution sight for this year's Coats for Kids program. If you or someone you know is in need of a coat this winter please stop by! Coats will be distributed on Saturday, January 9, 2010 from 9:00am - 1:00pm.
 
For more information, please contact the Hampton Family YMCA at 757-722-9044.

Santa's Breakfast a Success! 
 
Thank you for making Santa's Breakfast a wonderful kickoff to a joyous holiday season! Families were able to come and enjoy pancakes and waffles with Santa while taking part in making ornaments, having story time with the elves, and capturing it all on film. We are looking forward to the next winter holiday season!

Reminders!                          
 
NEW: Adult Flag Football
This league is designed to bring adults together in fellowship and fun while adhering to the YMCA character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Men and women of all skill levels are invited to join. Register now through January 22, 2010.
 
Twitter
Follow us on Twitter! We are now using Twitter to get urgent messages out to our members quickly about delays, closings and changes in programming.  We have several members already following the Hampton Family YMCA. Just click on the Twitter link in our Quick Links section of this newsletter and get started today!
YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice
through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.




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